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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Prepositions are the words which are used before the objects (nouns or pronouns). Preposition words connect nouns and pronouns with other parts of the sentence. Some of the examples of Prepositions are:
- He cleaned the shelf with a piece of cloth.
- I rushed into the room after seeing lizard.
- He sacrificed his life for his country.
In the above examples, with, into and for words are prepositions.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Composition or English Composition is the process and art of writing. It broadly refers to all kinds of writing including essays, reports, research papers, letters, stories, etc.
The English Composition is broadly classified into four types, i.e. Narration, Description, Argumentation and Exposition.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
One word substitutions are words that replace the long phrases, or some specific terms or sentences. They are important in English language as they make communication direct and clear. In a way, they reduce complexity of a sentence. A few of the categories of one-word substitutions are study-related, profession / occupation, group / collection, Government or Political Systems related, place-related, etc. A few of the examples are given below:
- Study of Statistics: Demography
- A large or tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored: Wardrobe
- A person who is trained to travel in an aircraft: Astronaut
- Someone who speaks in more than on
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6 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
One-word substitutions are important in written English and here is why:
- It make the writing crisp. Long sentences can make writing appear chunky and the one-word substitutions simplify sentences without changing their meaning
- By using one-word for a particular concept avoids confusion
- They add sophistication to the language
- They are useful for academic writing and competitive exams
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some of the advantages of using one-word substitution in English language:
- They replace long sentences or phrase with one word and make the sentence concise
- One-word substitutions expresses ideas accurately with fewer words
- They help in expanding the knowledge and improves written, verbal, and communication skills
- Also, One-word substitutions reduces word count without making the sentence lose its meaning
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Teaching the concept of one-word substitution requires combining vocabulary building with contextual understanding. Here are some of the effective ways to teach one-word substitution:
- First of all, explain the concept. Explain how one-word substitutions are helpful in English language and how the sentence or a phrase should be replaced by a single word that conveys the same meaning
- Help them identify the roots and core meaning of the common words
- Flashcards can be used to explain the word or a situation. This method would help in better retention
- Additionally, to make the concept of One-word substitution in English grammar clear, one can u
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
One word substitutions are words that replace the long phrases, or some specific terms or sentences. They are important in English language as they make communication direct and clear. In a way, they reduce complexity of a sentence. A few of the categories of one-word substitutions are study-related, profession / occupation, group / collection, Government or Political Systems related, place-related, etc. A few of the examples are given below:
- Study of Statistics: Demography
- A large or tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored: Wardrobe
- A person who is trained to travel in an aircraft: Astronaut
- Someone who speaks in more than on
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6 months agoContributor-Level 6
When a conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses, a comma should be used before the conjunction.
To conclude, conjunctions are vital to constructing well-formed sentences in English. Whether writing or speaking, using the right conjunctions will help one convey their message more clearly and effectively.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, it is acceptable to begin a sentence with conjunctions like "but," "and," or "because," but they should be used sparingly.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 6
Coordinating conjunctions connect clauses of equal grammatical weight (e.g., two independent clauses) whereas Subordinating conjunctions (like because, although, while) connect an independent clause to a dependent clause and show the relationship between them (cause, time, contrast, etc.).
Example (Coordinating):
He was tired, yet he kept running.
Example (Subordinating):
Although he was tired, he kept running.
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